A little hello from maternity leave!

A Meditation that I promised you all a while ago.

This is one of the many meditations we have on The Brave Way App.

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• How I Dealt With Anxiety (FREE Ebook)
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Happy St. Paddys !

This week we dive right in to an Irish theme Ep!

We talk all things Irish and a little too much as usual!

If you like chaotic honesty, reality, and two friends oversharing then grab a cuppa this one’s for you.

We’ve officially said too much. Again!

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This week the girls are back for a proper platter and a natter — the kind of catch-up that goes absolutely everywhere.

Gemma shares pregnancy updates as baby’s arrival gets closer, while Sinead reflects on life with a three-month-old and how the newborn trenches finally start to ease. From sleepless nights and breastfeeding realities to hemorrhoids, hospital bags and postpartum essentials (yes… including the fanny freezer), nothing is off limits.

The girls also dive into their Hot Takes of the Week, including why every friendship group should have a “nesting day” before a baby arrives.

They chat about:

• navigating early motherhood and sleep deprivation

• the importance of community and helping new mums

• friendships, showing up for each other and building your “village”

• the pressure around marriage and babies

• parenting styles and when others step in with your kids

Plus the usual chaos and oversharing.

If you like chaotic honesty, reality, and two friends oversharing then grab a cuppa this one’s for you.

We’ve officially said too much. Again!

New episodes weekly.

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, the online therapy platform that matches users with licensed therapists to support mental and emotional wellbeing. You can get 10% off your first month by using the link betterhelp.com/sinead 

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Listen to the Sinead Says Podcast for insights on emotions, mental health, & personal growth.

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• Finding Yourself 21 Day Meditation Course
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• Relationships Ebook
• Monday Musings Weekly Email

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This week the girls are back saying too much!

Join Sinead and Gemma as they talk chaotic wedding antics, getting scammed by Model Agencies in England, PPROM anxiety updates, hospital bag prep, and mentally surviving the waiting game.

They also get into:

• Parking rage and why pregnant women deserve priority spaces everywhere

• The debate of whether friends should charge friends for babysitting

• And why “everyone wants a village, but nobody wants to be a villager” might be the hot take of the week

The girls leave you with a teaser for what's to come for them spilling the tea on an all new pod and they want your input in what's next!! Any ideas for names drop them in the comments and there might even be a prize for the chosen name!

If you like chaotic honesty, reality, and two friends oversharing then grab a cuppa this one’s for you.

We’ve officially said too much. Again!

New episodes weekly.

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FIND US

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, the online therapy platform that matches users with licensed therapists to support mental and emotional wellbeing. You can get 10% off your first month by using the link betterhelp.com/sinead 

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Listen to the Sinead Says Podcast for insights on emotions, mental health, & personal growth.

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• Finding Yourself 21 Day Meditation Course
• How I Dealt With Anxiety (FREE Ebook)
• Relationships Ebook
• Monday Musings Weekly Email

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This weeks episode is very different… because Gemma’s waters unexpectedly broke early.

We’re recording in pyjamas, on bed rest, during an actual sleepover while navigating a real-life pregnancy plot twist.

Gemma shares the full story of being diagnosed with PPROM (Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes), the hospital visit, the moment everything changed, and what happens next as baby Murray may be arriving sooner than planned.

Between the chaos, tears, laughter, and hormone-fuelled hot takes, we talk honestly about pregnancy scares, motherhood realities, friendships showing up when it matters most, and how humour sometimes carries you through the hardest moments.

This episode is raw, unfiltered, emotional and very us.

If you’re pregnant and listening, this episode is your reminder that pregnancy doesn’t always follow the plan.

Information, support, and community matter more than perfection, please lean on professionals to get everything checked over don’t put off if you think you are making a big deal of something or unsure. 

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.

BetterHelp is an online therapy platform designed to make support accessible wherever you are.

Visit betterhelp.com/sinead for 10% off your first month.

New episodes weekly.

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PPROM, pregnancy podcast, motherhood podcast, pregnancy complications, preterm birth story, mum podcast, Australian podcast, Irish podcast, pregnancy journey, third trimester, new mum life, honest motherhood, labour prep, birth story.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, the online therapy platform that matches users with licensed therapists to support mental and emotional wellbeing. You can get 10% off your first month by using the link betterhelp.com/sinead 

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Listen to the Sinead Says Podcast for insights on emotions, mental health, & personal growth.

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• Finding Yourself 21 Day Meditation Course
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This week on Sinead & Gemma Say Too Much, we are back with another chaotic catch-up full of laughs, honest chats, and the kind of conversations you only have with your best friend. We take a deep dive into postpartum and answer your listener questions with nothing but raw honesty as always. 

From navigating new mum life and the realities nobody prepares you for, to hormones and the random tangents we somehow always end up on, this episode is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. Expect unfiltered stories, relatable moments, and plenty of “did we really just say that?” energy.

Whether you’re here for the laughs, the honesty, or just need something that feels like a chat with your friends, we’ve got you.

Grab a cuppa, settle in, and enjoy as we say too much once again.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, the online therapy platform that matches users with licensed therapists to support mental and emotional wellbeing. You can get 10% off your first month by using the link betterhelp.com/sinead 

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• Finding Yourself 21 Day Meditation Course
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• Relationships Ebook
• Monday Musings Weekly Email

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Sinead and Gemma chat about their INS & OUTS for 2026.

The girls cover everything from body image, postpartum intrusive thoughts to dating with

intent and why the Irish Goodbye deserves far more respect.

The girls are excited to get back into this season and want you all to get

involved for next weeks episode where normal structure returns.

Don’t

forget to submit your listener messages, dilemmas or hot topics you want

covered.

Expect hot takes, rants, questionable opinions, and a few “did we really

just say that?” moments as the girls warm back up to the mic, saying too

much as usual.

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Got a confession, question, or hot take?

Send it in, because we want you involved.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, the online therapy platform that matches users with licensed therapists to support mental and emotional wellbeing. You can get 10% off your first month by using the link betterhelp.com/sinead 

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Welcome back to Sinead & Gemma Say Too Much! This week’s episode is a full deep dive into Sinead’s birth story with baby Sonny making his debut. From curb walking, clary sage, acupuncture and a full pre-labour party to waters breaking, 24 hours of EARLY labour, and the harsh reality that hypnobirthing can only do so much, Sinead shares every honest detail.

Things take a turn at hospital with slow progress and Sineads birth plan went out the window.

The girls read a listener message that turns into the sweetest surprise that leaves them in tears.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, the online therapy platform that matches users with licensed therapists to support mental and emotional wellbeing. You can get 10% off your first month by using the link betterhelp.com/sinead 

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Wrapping up this season with an update from Sam

In this episode we Talk about:

How our relationship will change.

Sams sweepstakes for the birth.

How sam Is cooking for 14 people on the due date of the baby.

What we are most nervous about as parents.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, the online therapy platform that matches users with licensed therapists to support mental and emotional wellbeing. You can get 10% off your first month by using the link betterhelp.com/sinead 

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Sleeping like royalty & Surprising Updates

Sinead and Gemma kick off the episode discussing their excitement for reconnecting after days apart, eager to share updates. They delve into lively banter chatting all things from plush bamboo bed sheets to a regretful duvet purchase. The conversation shifts to hilarious holiday memories, the importance of whooping cough vaccinations for newborns, and personal health updates. They also explore labor plans, with Sinead declaring her allegiance to a beautiful natural birth after a transformative and educational labor class. Finally, the episode touches on relationship timelines, engagement expectations, and the significance of having open conversations with partners about future plans. The episode wraps up with emotion and appreciation for their podcast journey, seeking listener feedback on whether to continue the series next season.

00:00 Excited Reunion After Five Days Apart

01:12 The Bamboo Sheets Saga

03:15 The Duvet Shock

10:56 Pregnancy Worries and Updates

19:55 Labor Class Insights and Decisions

28:35 Discussing Birth Plans and C-Sections

31:14 Navigating Relationship Triggers

32:41 Colostrum Harvesting Adventures

35:07 Hormones, Hot Takes, and Shaving Dilemmas

41:33 Annual Girls Trip and Fun Memories

45:07 Podcast Listening Preferences

47:59 Kissing Newborns and Health Precautions

54:27 Proposal Pressure and Relationship Goals

01:00:29 Season Finale and Future Plans

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